Woodland Ringlet
Common NameWoodland Ringlet
Scientific NameErebia medusa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, white
HabitatMeadows, clearings, forest edges, damp grasslands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and Eastern Europe, extending through Russia to Siberia and Central Asia
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca, Brachypodium, Carex
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe species is univoltine, producing one generation per year. Larvae feed on various grasses and overwinter, with pupation occurring on the ground.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown ground color and the distinct series of orange-ringed black eyespots, typically with white pupils, on both the upper and underside of the wings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent orange-ringed black eyespots, often with white pupils, on both forewings and hindwings.
